Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Act of 2014

Background

The Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Act of 2014 (Act; Assem. Bill No. 2193, approved by Governor, Sept. 26, 2014) established a permitting process with CDFW for landowners, state and local government agencies, and conservation organizations wanting to implement small-scale, voluntary habitat restoration projects across California. Restoration and enhancement projects approved by CDFW, pursuant to the Act, will not require additional permits from CDFW, such as a Lake or Streambed Alteration agreement or California Endangered Species Act permit. Additionally, CDFW will approve complete applications within 30-days or 60-days depending on the type of request submitted (i.e., Fish & G. Code, §§ 1652 or 1653).

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Planning a Restoration or Enhancement Project

Prior to acquiring federal, other state or local permits or approvals, there are other components of planning restoration or enhancement projects. For example, a project proponent may need to finalize project plans and designs, produce cost estimates, and secure funding prior to applying for agency permits, clearances, and approvals.

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Other Permits

Projects authorized under the Act will not require a Lake or Streambed Alteration agreement or CESA permit; however, CDFW is only one of the federal, state, or local agencies that may require permits or approvals for restoration or enhancement projects.